Wine Boot Camp
NYC's boutique wine classes. All classes are capped at 16 participants and take place in Compagnie’s Mirror Room at the back of the wine bar. Class includes a tasting size portion of 4 different wines and a food pairing. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please email us in advance: penny@compagnienyc.com.
Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 2018
Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 2019
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Barolo vs. Barbaresco - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
We know both and we love both. But, what are the differences between the two? Situated just a stone's-throw away from each other in Northern Italy, these Nebbiolo-based wines show...- Sunday, Mar 26, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Beaujolais vs. Burgundy - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
Is it Gamay or is it Pinot Noir? In this wine boot camp, we will compare and contrast the land and the styles in Beaujolais and Burgundy. We will explore the similarities and...- Sunday, Mar 26, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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New World vs. Old World Chardonnay - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
Chardonnay is one of the most widely-planted grapes in the world. Ranging from textural and rich to lean and mineral-driven, Chardonnay varies depending on the style it is made...- Sunday, Mar 26, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Rhône - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
The Rhône lies in Southern France and is situated in the Rhône valley. Littered with countless wineries, Rhône contains several distinct wine regions, each with its own...- Sunday, Apr 2, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Pét-Nats (aka Pétillant Natural wines) - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
What exactly is a pét-nat? How is one made? Pét-nat is an abbreviation for “pétillant naturel” - a French term that roughly translates to “naturally sparkling.” Thus, pét-nats are...- Sunday, Apr 2, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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New York - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
New York state ranks third in grape production after California and Washington. New York has long flown under the radar with its high quality wines from producers with styles...- Sunday, Apr 2, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Orange Wines - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
Orange wines vary from bright and refreshing to tannic and serious. Either way, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the production and drinkability of skin contact wines. In...- Sunday, Apr 16, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Portugal - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
Portugal’s wine culture is often underrated when compared to its other European counterparts. However, Portugal has a rich history of wine production and still produces...- Sunday, Apr 16, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Canary Islands - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are known for their gorgeous beaches and island culture. However, the Canary Islands are also known...- Sunday, Apr 16, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Corsica - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
The island that gave the world Napoleon Bonaparte is also home to some kickass wines! Corsica belongs to France and has strong roots in neighboring Italy, but it has always...- Sunday, Apr 23, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Sardinia - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Sardinian wines reflect the complex and turbulent history of the island. Sardinia was once governed by Carthage before the conquest by Rome and subsequently by Byzantines, Arabs...- Sunday, Apr 23, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Sicily - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
This incredible island that we consider as one of the parts of Italy has a unique and distinctive wine-making culture that goes back to 4000 BC!
Ancient Romans loved the...- Sunday, Apr 23, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Balkans - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
In the region once populated by ferocious Thracian tribes, winemaking has thrived for over 6000 years. Disrupted by two world wars, communism, and civil war, the wine culture is...- Sunday, Apr 30, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Georgia - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
8000 vintages and counting!
Not one region in the world has older winemaking traditions than the country of Georgia.
We'll learn about Georgia's history, religion, geography...- Sunday, Apr 30, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Lebanon - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
The Phoenicians that once populated the land that is now Lebanon are probably the most underrated ancient nation! They invented the purple dye, created the first alphabet, and...- Sunday, Apr 30, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Jura - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
Located between Burgundy and Switzerland, Jura is a cool-climate wine region that produces some of the most unique and interesting wines in the world. Held to less rules than...- Sunday, May 7, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Germany - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
Known for producing both expensive and inexpensive Riesling, Germany’s wine culture is far more vast than most people know. In this boot camp, we will taste one Riesling and three...- Sunday, May 7, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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SOMM SERIES: Viticulture - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
In this Somm Series class, we will dive into the importance of viticulture in relation to wine. Things such as vine training, establishing new vineyards and styles of farming all...- Sunday, May 7, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Pét-Nat - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Like some of the best things in the world, the first sparkling wine was invented by accident.
The French winemaking monks of the 16th century bottled their wine a bit too early...- Sunday, May 14, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Méthode Traditionnelle - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
"Methode Traditionnelle," also known as "Methode Champenoise," "Traditional Method," "Methode Cap Classique," and "Metodo Classico," is a wine-making process used to produce...- Sunday, May 14, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Lambrusco - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Lambrusco is the delicious, thirst-quenching, and life-giving red sparkling wine that you don't drink enough of. Despite its ancient origins, Lambrusco has suffered from...- Sunday, May 14, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Blind Tasting - Penny vs. Vitalii - 6pm
Penny vs. Vitalii - Blind Tasting Edition
In this boot camp, you get two somms for the price of one! We will both select two bottles (secretly) from the cellar and see who can get closest to...- Monday, May 15, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Blind Tasting - Penny vs. Vitalii - 7:30pm
Penny vs. Vitalii - Blind Tasting Edition
In this boot camp, you get two somms for the price of one! We will both select two bottles (secretly) from the cellar and see who can get closest to...- Monday, May 15, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Rhône - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
The Rhône lies in Southern France and is situated in the Rhône valley. Littered with countless wineries, Rhône contains several distinct wine regions, each with its own...- Sunday, May 21, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Loire Valley - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
The Loire Valley lies in central France and is rich with history and wine culture. Littered with countless châteaux, the Loire Valley contains several distinct wine regions, each...- Sunday, May 21, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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SOMM SERIES: Enology - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
In this Somm Series class, we will dive into the intricacies of winemaking. We will walk through the chemistry of fermentation and discuss how different fermenting agents, vessels...- Sunday, May 21, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
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South Africa - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
South Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking terroirs in the world. More than 300 years ago, the Dutch introduced winemaking to the land that merges the Indian and...- Sunday, May 28, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Chile - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
The country of Chile may be one of the best places to grow grapes in the world. With the Pacific Ocean’s cooling influence in the West and the Andes mountains’ melting water...- Sunday, May 28, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Argentina - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
The most important wine-producing country in South America is also home to some of the most dynamic wine producers in the world.
From rich and opulent Malbecs to fragrant...- Sunday, May 28, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Portugal - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Portugal is the "Sleeping Giant" of the wine world. Even though it has been making wine for as long as France, Italy, and Spain have, Portugal does not get even a portion of the...- Sunday, Jun 4, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Galicia - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Located on the Northwestern edge of the Iberian peninsula, Galicia is a unique and exciting wine region. The landscape reminds me more of Ireland than Spain. The locals (many of...- Sunday, Jun 4, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Catalunya - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
This Spanish region, with a complex past and unique identity, offers some of the most interesting wines in the country. Catalan wines have a captivating history, offer unmatched...- Sunday, Jun 4, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Wine & Cheese - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Wine and cheese - two delicious products of fermentation! These two pair perfectly together, but have you ever wondered which cheese complements which wine? In this boot camp...- Monday, Jun 5, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Wine & Cheese - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Wine and cheese - two delicious products of fermentation! These two pair perfectly together, but have you ever wondered which cheese complements which wine? In this boot camp...- Monday, Jun 5, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Piemonte - 4:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
This northern region, cradled by the Alp and Apennine mountains, is home to some of Italy’s most sought-after wines. The unique geographic conditions created by the...- Sunday, Jun 11, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Tuscany - 6pm
Instructor: Vitalii
Tuscany - the region which formed Italy’s language, literature, and art- is also home to some of the best wines the Italian peninsula has to offer. In this boot camp, we will...- Sunday, Jun 11, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Southern Italy - 7:30pm
Instructor: Vitalii
The wines of Southern Italy are so individual they might as well come from a different country! Currently, this unique wine region is one of the most exciting scenes for the...- Sunday, Jun 11, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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New Wave California - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
California wines are commonly thought of as big, bold, high in alcohol and oak-driven. However, there is a new wave of viticulturists and vintners that are focused on regenerative...- Sunday, Jun 18, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Oregon - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
Most well-known for the Willamette Valley, Oregon has so much more to offer. Oregon wine country spreads from the most northern part of the state to the most southern, allowing...- Sunday, Jun 18, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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SOMM SERIES: Classic Grape Varieties - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
While there are thousands of grape varieties grown worldwide, there are a select few that almost every consumer knows. As sommeliers, it is important to know what each of these...- Sunday, Jun 18, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Beaujolais - 4:30pm
Instructor: Penny
Beaujolais has long been adored by wine professionals for its approachability and accessibility. These wines are extremely elegant, subtle and complex, reminiscent of wines from...- Sunday, Jun 25, 2023
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- $55 per ticket
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Burgundy - 6pm
Instructor: Penny
Wines from Burgundy are often regarded as some of the world’s most elegant wines. Often going for top dollar, these wines are becoming more and more difficult to come by. In this...- Sunday, Jun 25, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Champagne - 7:30pm
Instructor: Penny
The summer in New York is hot but the Champagne is cold...
Champagne is world-renowned and has become the reference in sparkling wine consumption and production. Producer...- Sunday, Jun 25, 2023
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $95 per ticket
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